Coronavirus: SC teen supposed to be under self-quarantine accused of coughing on officers

Teen supposed to be under self-quarantine accused of coughing on officers amid coronavirus outbreak

By: WSOCTV.com News Staff Updated: April 9, 2020 - 10:17 AM

A South Carolina teen, who was supposed to be under self-quarantine, is accused of coughing on police officers who were trying to break up a fight at a Rock Hill park Monday evening, authorities said.

According to police, officers were called to Lige Street Park around 7:45 p.m. after getting word that several females were fighting, WSOC-TV reported. Police said as they were trying to break up the fight, a 17-year-old girl purposely coughed on and near two officers.

After the incident, officers said they found out that the girl had recorded a video confirming that she intentionally coughed on the officers and that she thought it was funny. Her social media also showed that she had been given a doctor’s note to be under self-quarantine.

“The safety of our officers is a priority," Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts told WSOC. "If someone willingly and deliberately exposes or attempts to expose our officers to the COVID-19 virus, we will fully investigate and bring all the applicable charges. We will take all incidents like this seriously.”

A South Carolina teen was arrested and charged after she allegedly coughed on some police officers in Rock Hill. (WSOCTV.com News Staff)